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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,679.02, 1,310,681.82 and 541,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,679.02, 1,310,681.82 and 541,687.42 is: 747,599.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,679.02 : 1,310,681.82 = 541,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,679.02/1,310,681.82 = 541,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,679.02x = 1,310,681.82 × 541,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,679.02x = 709,979,853,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,979,853,516.71/949,679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,599.81

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